How to Write Exit Ticket Questions

Learn how to write effective exit ticket questions using the 3-Question Framework, then get 50 ready-to-use examples organized by subject (Science, Math, ELA, Social Studies, SEL) and grade level. Free templates for K-12 teachers.

Learn how to write effective exit ticket questions using the 3-Question Framework, then choose from 50 ready-to-use examples organized by subject and grade level. Copy and paste these into your next lesson for instant formative assessment data.

What Makes a Good Exit Ticket Question?

Effective exit ticket questions share five characteristics: aligned to the day's learning objective, answerable in 2-5 minutes, require thinking rather than recall, produce sortable data (Got It / Partial / Needs Reteaching), and mix question types.

The 3-Question Exit Ticket Framework

Research from Marzano and Wiliam supports a three-question structure: one recall/comprehension question (multiple choice, 30 seconds), one application/analysis question (short answer, 2-3 minutes), and one reflection prompt (open-ended, 1 minute). This captures three levels of understanding in under 5 minutes.

Science Exit Ticket Questions (Grades 3-12)

15 science exit ticket questions covering life science, physical science, earth science, and scientific practices for elementary through high school.

Math Exit Ticket Questions (Grades 3-12)

15 math exit ticket questions covering fractions, algebra, geometry, statistics, and problem-solving for elementary through high school.

ELA Exit Ticket Questions (Grades 3-12)

10 English Language Arts exit ticket questions covering reading comprehension, literary analysis, writing, and vocabulary.

Social Studies Exit Ticket Questions

5 social studies exit ticket questions covering history, geography, civics, and economics.

Universal Exit Ticket Questions (Any Subject)

5 reflection-based exit ticket questions that work in any classroom, any subject, any grade level.

Exit Ticket Templates and Formats

Five alternative exit ticket formats: 3-2-1 Reflection, Quick Draw, Confidence Meter, Two Truths and a Lie, Tweet-Size Summary.